Senior Or Principal Recruitment Consultant

NES Group Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the renewables sector is seeking a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant. You will manage full-cycle recruitment, build relationships, and drive business development. Ideal candidates are strong communicators with experience in contract recruitment, preferably in the technical or engineering sectors. This role offers autonomy, flexible working options, and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

High-earning bonus structure

Flexible working hours

Wellness perks

Exciting travel opportunities

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Strong communicator; confident and articulate.
• Organised and driven self-starter; manage own workload.
• Collaborative team player; contributes to high-performing culture.
• Experience in contract recruitment ideally within technical or engineering sectors.
• Comfortable working across European markets.
• Experience in offshore wind or clean energy recruitment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, engage, and place top technical talent in renewables.
• Use innovative tools to expand candidate network.
• Build long-term connections with professionals in the market.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and client satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance and quality standards.
• Identify new opportunities through networking and lead generation.
• Organise desk with efficient job posting and pipeline tracking.

Skills

Strong communicator

Self-starter

Team player

Contract recruitment experience

International know-how

Renewables insight

Job description

Overview

Ready to take your recruitment career to the next level? If you're a natural relationship-builder with a proactive mindset and a passion for making a real impact, this could be your next big move.

NES Fircroft is looking for a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our fast-growing Renewables Contract Division. This is a high-ownership role where you'll manage your desk end-to-end, working with some of the most influential names in the clean energy sector.

What You'll Be Doing

• Full-Cycle Recruitment - Source, engage, and place top technical talent in contract roles across the renewables space
• Creative Sourcing - Use innovative tools and strategies to expand your candidate network
• Candidate Relationship Management - Build trust and long-term connections with professionals in your market
• Contractor Oversight - Ensure smooth onboarding, performance tracking, and client satisfaction
• Compliance & Quality - Maintain high standards and ensure full legal and client policy compliance
• Business Development - Identify new opportunities through networking, referrals, and lead generation
• Process Management - Keep your desk organised with efficient job posting and pipeline tracking

Why NES Fircroft?

• Autonomy & Ownership - Run your desk your way, with full support from a collaborative team
• Global Reach - Work with international clients and colleagues across multiple markets
• Flexible Working - Enjoy hybrid options, flexible hours, and wellness perks like lunchtime fitness sessions
• Exciting Travel - Attend global events in cities like Lisbon, Houston, Dubai, and New York
• Career Progression - Clear development pathways, mentorship, and personalised growth plans
• Rewarding Package - Competitive base salary plus a high-earning bonus structure

What We're Looking For

• Strong Communicator - Confident, articulate, and great at building rapport
• Self-Starter - Organised and driven, with the ability to manage your own workload
• Team Player - Collaborative and positive, contributing to a high-performing culture
• Contract Recruitment Experience - Ideally within technical or engineering sectors
• International Know-How - Comfortable working across European markets
• Renewables Insight - Experience in offshore wind or clean energy recruitment is a big plus

NES Fircroft isn’t just a recruitment agency—we're a global leader in engineering talent solutions, helping power the transition to a more sustainable future.

Let's build something great together